Gondar
Gondar, Ethiopia – Gateway to the Simien Mountains
For travellers exploring northern Ethiopia, Gondar is both an important historical destination and one of the principal gateways to the Simien Mountains.
The city is best known for the Fasil Ghebbi Royal Enclosure, associated with Ethiopia’s imperial history, together with historic churches such as Debre Birhan Selassie.
What to See in Gondar
Major attractions include:
- Fasil Ghebbi
- Fasilides’ Castle
- Debre Birhan Selassie Church
- Fasilides’ Bath
- historic churches
- local markets and city life
Gondar and the Simien Mountains
For trekkers, Gondar is particularly important because many Simien itineraries begin with a journey from Gondar towards Debark and the park.
This makes it easy to combine one or two days of historical sightseeing with a multi-day mountain trek.
Timkat in Gondar
Gondar is also famous as one of Ethiopia’s major destinations for celebrating Timkat, the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany festival.
Gondar Tours
Ras Dejen Ethiopia Trekking can incorporate Gondar into historical tours, Simien Mountains expeditions or longer journeys around northern Ethiopia.
